Sunday, 16 November 2014

Let the cruise games begin, crossing the equator, Ecuador

It is a tradition that crossing the equator is celebrated with a special event. On cruise ships, this is a pleasant celebration consisting of games, music and dancing. Contrary to this on long distance cargo or military training ships it is an initiation for beginning sailors. The rough sailors test the newcomers to see if they are up for a life at sea.

On the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship the officers organised pool games. The team of experienced officers (Shellbacks or sons of Neptune) took it up against the passengers (Pollywogs). There were two water competitions: synchronised water ballet and an inflated boat race in the swimming pool. The crew lost from the passengers.

The afternoon ended with the Production Dancers and Singers on the pool deck. Everyone had a great time and we never saw the pool deck so crowded.